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M1.3 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Toscana (Italy)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 05:31:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 05:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, Toscana (Italy). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by INGV. Italy: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 05:31:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Italy
State
Toscana
City
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
County
Pisa
Village
Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina
Source
ingv
Coordinates
43.16300, 10.88250
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 km — shallower than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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